Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Virtual classroom on campus
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
12 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
14th Oct 2025
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
22nd Sep 2026
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
8 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
6 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Tuesday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple-choice questions, extended response, assignments
Skills assessments: projects, case studies, demonstrations under observation
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, webcam and headset
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Business qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 units of competency, including 5 core and 7 speciality units.
Core units - 5
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainabilityBSBSUS511
Manage business resourcesBSBOPS501
Develop critical thinking in othersBSBCRT511
Manage budgets and financial plansBSBFIN501
Course deliveryVirtual classroom, on campus
Learn virtually by attending a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre. Like learning on campus, you will receive a timetable of when to attend virtually. You'll use video or web conferencing technology to connect to your virtual classroom with your teacher and other students.
Depending on your course, you may also complete some of your training online, or through our network of Mobile Training Units, which give you access to practical training and simulated environments.
Maitland
Located in one of the oldest, heritage rich, regional centres of Australia, TAFE NSW Maitland has been an important part of the local community since being established in 1987. Home to purpose-built plumbing and carpentry workshops and specialist facilities for the building finishes trades (including, plastering, painting and decorating), TAFE NSW Maitland features a team of dedicated staff focused on connecting industry with the local community, and skilling students to meet the needs of both.
Campus address
Cnr of New England Highway & Ferraby Drive Metford 2323
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Metford Station is 1400 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Purpose built plumbing workshop
Specialist building finishes trades facilities
Building and construction training workshops
Dedicated student computer labs
MIGAS apprentice and trainee support centre
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au